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"Tony possesses an exceptional depth of understanding of leadership theory and human behaviour"

Tony has collaborated with several members of our senior leadership team, all of whom had years of experience and expertise in their roles. They believed they had a solid grasp of leadership abilities. However, working with Tony went beyond merely refining skills; it challenged them to rethink their approach to leadership through a trusted coaching partnership.

Tony has collaborated with several members of our senior leadership team, all of whom had years of experience and expertise in their roles. They believed they had a solid grasp of leadership abilities. However, working with Tony went beyond merely refining skills; it challenged them to rethink their approach to leadership through a trusted coaching partnership. This partnership created a perfect sounding board for exploring transformative ways of working.

Tony possesses an exceptional depth of understanding of leadership theory and human behaviour. Each session was structured with clear goals, but what truly stood out was his adaptability. He can quickly pivot and address the most relevant issues, even when they aren’t part of the agenda. This flexibility made each session incredibly impactful. 

Another area where Tony made a significant difference was in communication. He worked extensively on helping the team frame their communication, ensuring alignment of messages with the team’s needs and emotional drivers—whether delivering difficult feedback, rallying the team around a new vision, or running more effective meetings.

 One of the most valuable aspects of working with Tony was the accountability he instilled in the coaching relationship. Each session ended with clear action plans and follow-up to ensure progress. This accountability encouraged the team to step out of their comfort zones consistently. Notably, the growth was aligned with their values and long-term vision rather than just pushing for development for its own sake.

 I wholeheartedly recommend Tony to anyone looking to elevate their leadership abilities. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, Tony has the insight, experience, and personalised approach to help you reach your full potential. Investing in working with him will transform your leadership and likely have a lastingimpact on all areas of your life.

BT
Head of Learning, UK

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"Tony helped me remain focused and curious throughout the whole process"

Navigating today’s complex and continuously changing organisations and working environments can be a challenge withing the challenge. Managers at all levels are expected now to not deliver exclusively in their technical domains but also to support and lead their organisations a team to success with emotional intelligence, sense of purpose, drive and ability to bring everyone on the journey.

Navigating today’s complex and continuously changing organisations and working environments can be a challenge withing the challenge. Managers at all levels are expected now to not deliver exclusively in their technical domains but also to support and lead their organisations a team to success with emotional intelligence, sense of purpose, drive and ability to bring everyone on the journey.

 I had the great opportunity to partner with Tony in my leadership journey through a company programme; at first I did not know what to expect but Tony helped me remaining focused and curious throughout the whole process. He sparked the right reflections with on-point insights and he was a good sounding board when I had moments of doubts.  

 At whatever stage you are in your journey, I highly recommend to get in touch with Tony and decide how best his skills, experience and personality can support reaching your professional and leadership goals.

FS
Global Sustainability, Switzerland

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"Powerful coaching for growth, confidence, and leadership transformation."

Coaching with Tony has had a powerful, positive impact on my professional growth and self-reflection. Tony’s approach is supportive as well as challenging, creating opportunities to ask the difficult questions that are necessary for growth in mindset, and how this feeds into valuable and positive contributions within the workplace.

Coaching with Tony has had a powerful, positive impact on my professional growth and self-reflection. Tony’s approach is supportive as well as challenging, creating opportunities to ask the difficult questions that are necessary for growth in mindset, and how this feeds into valuable and positive contributions within the workplace.

Tony’s broad experience of industry and workplace brought a wealth of opportunity for discussion around culture, values, behaviour and ‘what good looks like’. We developed thinking around being on the right side of solution, rather than in the problem! For those in middle management or senior management, building  confidence in leadership strategies rather than simply firefighting is crucial.

Having a position of leadership offers the valuable chance to develop culture and to encourage and engage the workforce to also participate in this growth.  Tony is straight talking, facilitating and enabling. He provides honest, thoughtful feedback that is always thought-provoking, but with positivity in abundance.

Being guided through a process of personal and professional growth, with challenge to develop those necessary skills to be an effective, empathetic and credible leader has been extremely valuable and allowed me to become more confident in my leadership role. This means that I am able to focus on the growth and development of the potential within my team. I would recommend and endorse Tony as a coach. He enables the necessary learning to transform the way organisational culture and responsibility for teams is examined, developed, and improved.

HB
Music Education Leadership, UK

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I can’t recommend him enough

I’ve been fortunate enough to have Tony as my professional coach for some time now, and I can’t recommend him enough to any individual independently of industry background or geography.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have Tony as my professional coach for some time now, and I can’t recommend him enough to any individual independently of industry background or geography.

What makes Tony outstanding is not just his expertise but also his engaging personality. He strikes the perfect balance between offering guidance and encouraging self-discovery, enabling you to make well-informed choices when dealing with a variety of situations.

My experience with Tony has been incredibly rewarding. I highly recommend Tony and would be more than willing to share my experiences with anyone in support”.

FB
Finance, Peru

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I would highly recommend Tony as a coach…

Tony has been my coach for a year, during which he helped me navigate a significant career transition while expanding my leadership abilities. His approach was both professional and friendly, pushing me outside of my comfort zone in the best way possible

“Tony has been my coach for a year, during which he helped me navigate a significant career transition while expanding my leadership abilities. His approach was both professional and friendly, pushing me outside of my comfort zone in the best way possible. With his impressive career background across various roles, Tony provided enriching context to his examples and suggestions.

His coaching was impeccable—he kept me motivated and accountable, supporting me through every challenge. Tony is a great communicator who provides clear guidance and offers constructive feedback.

As a result of his coaching, I successfully managed an important career transition while maintaining a healthy balance in my life priorities. I would highly recommend Tony as a coach; he has been incredibly helpful and has become a good friend”.

JPH
Mining Industry, Canada

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Working toward a new path career wise and excited about the future

“I have had coaching sessions with Tony over the past few years and they have had a huge impact on my focus, direction and understanding of what my strengths are and how they can be used to have greater impact”

“I have had coaching sessions with Tony over the past few years and they have had a huge impact on my focus, direction and understanding of what my strengths are and how they can be used to have greater impact.

Tony has guided me to reflect on my own core strengths, development areas and thereal potential for growth career wise. Tony very quickly put me at ease with his candid nature and gave me the confidence and encouragement to reflect at a deeper level - and look at how this can impact the people around me. 

Tony supported me to realise what I am when I am at my best, which gave me the insight to start looking at other roles and the competencies they require. As a result, I am now working toward a new path career wise and excited about the future. I really do have Tony to thank for playing a big part in this, helping me to shift my mindset and start to realise my potential”.

KM
Education Sector, UK

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